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id: b2db885d1d
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-04 14:40 PT
updated: 2026-11-04 14:40 PT
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# Xavier Becerra wins California governor race over Steve Hilton

Xavier Becerra won California's governor race against Steve Hilton and will succeed Gavin Newsom, SFist reported.

Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Xavier Becerra](/wiki/xavier-becerra.md), [Steve Hilton](/wiki/steve-hilton.md), [Gavin Newsom](/wiki/gavin-newsom.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/xavier-becerra-defeats-steve-hilton-in-landslide-race-for-california-governor/), 2026-11-04 14:40 PT: Xavier Becerra Defeats Steve Hilton In Landslide Race For California Governor

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